Political news coverage by the Maine Public News Team.
Maine Public is committed to providing the state with comprehensive coverage of the political landscape in Maine straight from the State House in Augusta. Led by the expertise of political reporters Steve Mistler and Kevin Miller, Maine Public’s political coverage includes in-depth reporting on civic issues across the entirety of Maine, broadcasting events like the State of the State and the gubernatorial inauguration and hosting debates and other political forums.
Maine Public’s statewide reach and trusted, balanced journalism puts us in a unique position to be a leader in political reporting in Maine. Find the latest political news in Maine below.
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Michael Livingston/Maine PublicRepublicans are accusing Gov. Janet Mills and other Democrats of inflammatory rhetoric that they say puts people at risk. Democrats reject such charges, however, and say they're focused on ensuring that civil rights are protected. -
Robert F. Bukaty/AP fileIn a statement, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden of Maine's 2nd District, said he supported ICE operations as long as they were "focused on individuals who have engaged in criminal activities."
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The governor argued that the measure strayed too far from the one overwhelmingly approved by voters two years ago. While the House voted to override her last week, the vote in the Senate leaves the governor's veto record intact. -
How Maine is preparing for a potential ICE surge, and what to know about safety and legal rights -
A proposed measure before Maine state lawmakers would mandate that drivers working for transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft receive a minimum rate per trip based on minutes or miles driven. -
The New England Clean Energy Connect project through western Maine faced years of political and legal opposition. -
The prospects of ramped-up federal immigration enforcement in Maine’s two largest cities elicited strong responses from state and local elected leaders that — not surprisingly — fell largely along partisan lines. Plus the 2026 money race and Platner gets personal. -
Commissioners will be appointed to represent the Wabanaki Nations as well as the state’s interests within the 10 and a half million acres of the Unorganized Territory. -
The resolution would have required congressional approval before President Donald Trump could use additional force in Venezuela. Although it advanced last week, it failed Wednesday after Trump targeted five GOP defectors and called Collins "a disaster." -
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree discusses recent developments in Maine, the nation and the world—and answers questions about political matters in the news -
The bill would create a $2 million grant fund to support security measures. -
The Trump Administration launched investigations into two Maine school districts today alleging that they violated Title IX by allowing students to participate in sports based on their ‘gender identity,’ rather than biological sex.
